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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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