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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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