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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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