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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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