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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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