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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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