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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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