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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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