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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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