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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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