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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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