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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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