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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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