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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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