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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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