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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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