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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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