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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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