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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines 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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