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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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