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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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