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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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