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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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