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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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