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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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