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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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