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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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