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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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