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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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