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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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