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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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