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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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