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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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