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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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