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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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