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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)