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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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