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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons