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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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