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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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