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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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