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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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