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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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