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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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