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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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