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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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