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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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