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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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