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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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