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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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