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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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