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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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