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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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