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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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