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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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