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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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