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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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