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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key 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