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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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