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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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