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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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