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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. 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. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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