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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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