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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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