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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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