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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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