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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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