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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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