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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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