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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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