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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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