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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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