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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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