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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education