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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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