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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources