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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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