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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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