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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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