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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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