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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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