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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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