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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons