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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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