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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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