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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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