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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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