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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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