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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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