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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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