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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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