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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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