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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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