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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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