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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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