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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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