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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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