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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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