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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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