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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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