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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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