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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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