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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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