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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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