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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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