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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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