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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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