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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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