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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition