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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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