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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons