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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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