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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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