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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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