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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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