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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons