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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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