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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons