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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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