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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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