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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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