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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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