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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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