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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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