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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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