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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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