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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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