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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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