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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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