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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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