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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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