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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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