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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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