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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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