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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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