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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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