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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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