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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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