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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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