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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines 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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