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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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