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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating 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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