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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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