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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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