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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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