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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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