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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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