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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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