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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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