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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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