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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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