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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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