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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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