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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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