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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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