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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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