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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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