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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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