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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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