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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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