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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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