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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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