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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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