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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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