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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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