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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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