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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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