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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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