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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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