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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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