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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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