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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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