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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently 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 lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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