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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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