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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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