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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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