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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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