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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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