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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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