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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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