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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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