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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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