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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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