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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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