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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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