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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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