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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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