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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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