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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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