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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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