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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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