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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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