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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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