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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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