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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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