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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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