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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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