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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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