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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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