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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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