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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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