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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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