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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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