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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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