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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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