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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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