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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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