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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources