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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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