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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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