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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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