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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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