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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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