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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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