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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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