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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons