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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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