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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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