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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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