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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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