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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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