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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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