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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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