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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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