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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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