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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)