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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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