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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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