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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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