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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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