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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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