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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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