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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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