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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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