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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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