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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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