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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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