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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the 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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