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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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