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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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