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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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