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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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