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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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