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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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