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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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