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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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