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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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