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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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