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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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