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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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