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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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