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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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