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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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