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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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