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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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