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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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