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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates 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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