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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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