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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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