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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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