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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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