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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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