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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons