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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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