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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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