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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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