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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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