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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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