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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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