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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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