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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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