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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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