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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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