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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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