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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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