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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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