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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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