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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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