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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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