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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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