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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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