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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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