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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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