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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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