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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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