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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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