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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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