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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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