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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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