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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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