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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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