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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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