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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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