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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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