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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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