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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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