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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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