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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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