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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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