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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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