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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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