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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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