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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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