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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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