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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons