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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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