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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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