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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to massive open online courses (MOOCs) and open educational resources (OERs). As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics.

The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates? This thrilling new book also considers the most important instructional ideas associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. For more details about this exciting new book please see Massive Open Online Course.

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