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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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