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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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