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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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