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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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