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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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