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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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