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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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