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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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