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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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