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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses 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. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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