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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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