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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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