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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the 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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