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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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