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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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