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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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