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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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