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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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