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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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