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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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