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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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