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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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