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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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