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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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