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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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