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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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