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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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