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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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