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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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