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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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