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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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