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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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