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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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