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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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