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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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