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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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