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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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