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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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