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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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