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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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