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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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