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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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