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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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