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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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