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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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