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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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