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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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