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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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