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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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