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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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