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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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