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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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