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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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