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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business 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 teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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