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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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