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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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