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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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