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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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