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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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