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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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