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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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