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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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