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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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