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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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