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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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