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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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