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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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