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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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