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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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