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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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