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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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