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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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