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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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

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