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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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