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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons