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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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