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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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