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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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