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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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