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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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