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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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