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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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