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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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