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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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