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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify 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 teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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