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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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