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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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