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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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