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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons