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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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