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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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