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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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