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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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