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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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