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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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