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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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