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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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