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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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