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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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