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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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