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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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