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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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