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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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