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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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