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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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