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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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