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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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