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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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