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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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