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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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