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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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