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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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