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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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