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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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