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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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