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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. 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 learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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