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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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