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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons