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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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