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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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