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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student 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 prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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