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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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