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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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