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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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