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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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