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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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