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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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