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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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