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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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