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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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