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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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