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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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