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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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