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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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