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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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