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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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