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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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