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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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