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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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