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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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