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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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