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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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