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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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