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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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