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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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