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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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