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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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