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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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