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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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