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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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