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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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