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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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