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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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