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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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