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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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