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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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