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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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