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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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