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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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