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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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