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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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