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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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