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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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