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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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