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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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