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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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