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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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