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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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