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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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