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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies 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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