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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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