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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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