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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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