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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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