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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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