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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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