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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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