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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major 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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