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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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