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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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