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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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