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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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