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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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