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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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