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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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