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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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