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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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