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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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