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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally 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 many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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