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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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