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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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