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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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