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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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