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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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