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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons