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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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