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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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