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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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