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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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