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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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