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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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