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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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