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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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