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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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